Project Gutenberg 2014-05-19 Public domain in the USA. 273 Scott, Walter 1771 1832 Scott, Sir Walter Malagrowther, Malachi Cleishbotham, Jedediah Templeton, Laurence Waverley Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waverley_(novel) E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen "Waverley" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows Edward Waverley, a young Englishman who joins a dragoon regiment, setting the stage for his personal journey amid political tensions in Scotland. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, honor, and the complexities of familial relationships, particularly between Edward and his relatives, Sir Everard and Richard Waverley. The opening of "Waverley" introduces us to Edward Waverley as he bids farewell to his family and prepares to embark on his military career. The story reflects on the historical backdrop of political divisions in England, particularly within the Waverley family, showcasing the contrasting ideals of Edward's conservative uncle, Sir Everard, and his ambitious father, Richard. The dynamics of the family are further enriched by Edward's early development and the influence of his relatives, setting the foundation for his character growth as he navigates through themes of ambition, honorable conduct, and societal expectations in a time of political unrest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 27.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. fi Historical fiction Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 869701 2025-07-18T12:13:56.325061 text/html 853156 2024-10-24T07:18:45 text/html 413696 2025-07-18T12:14:06.941086 application/epub+zip 425238 2025-07-18T12:13:59.572147 application/epub+zip 414236 2025-07-18T12:13:58.273081 application/epub+zip 727089 2025-07-18T12:14:12.989015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 700690 2025-07-18T12:14:06.089112 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 677342 2022-09-20T19:35:26.346094 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 842916 2025-07-18T12:13:55.394125 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 823233 2024-10-24T07:18:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17789 2025-07-18T12:14:13.120002 application/rdf+xml 12409 2025-07-18T12:13:58.761071 image/jpeg 3163 2025-07-18T12:13:58.517062 image/jpeg 404667 2025-07-18T12:13:56.398132 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia